The Falcon in Danger(1943)
MURDER IN THE STRATOSPHERE!
Two industrialists disappear from an airplane while the plane is in the air. Also missing is $100,000. The Falcon investigates and discovers a plot against the government.
Movie: The Falcon in Danger
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tom Lawrence / The Falcon
Iris Fairchild
Nancy Palmer
Bonnie Caldwell
Insp. Timothy Donovan
Det. Bates
Stanley Harris Palmer
Morley
Kenneth Gibson
George Morley
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Overview
Two industrialists disappear from an airplane while the plane is in the air. Also missing is $100,000. The Falcon investigates and discovers a plot against the government.
Release Date
1943-07-17
Average
5.6
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
MURDER IN THE STRATOSPHERE!
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Languages:
English
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